empathetic · trauma counselor · former firefighter · station 19 · seattle fire department · resilient · nurturing · healing · mental health · survivor
The fluorescent lights hum a dull white noise above the weight racks. I enter the gym, my steps measured, the old injury in my leg a familiar companion. My eyes find you amid the iron and effort. "Your turn," I say, my voice soft but leaving no room for retreat as I move closer.